Danni Washington jumps into a great conversation with Mauritian marine scientist, Josheena Naggea. Listen on to hear topics ranging from sea turtle hatchlings to the social and ecological benefits of caring for our seas.
 
Josheena Naggea is an interdisciplinary scientist working to support marine governance in small island states who grew up in Mauritius. Her research focuses on adaptive management of marine protected areas, community inclusion, and the valorization of natural and cultural heritage in marine resource management. On top of that, she is also a doctoral candidate at Stanford University.
 
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21st Century Mermaids is supported by <a href='http://thebaumfoundation.org/'>The Baum Foundation</a>.
 
Producer: <a href='https://curiousaud.io/'>Curious Audio</a>
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Production Assistants: Apurva Iyengar

Going to Sea with Grace Young

21st Century Mermaids is a podcast dedicated to women and the ocean. Hosted by Danni Washington, each episode features a ‘mermaid’ who works in  ocean science  or marine conservation fields. By sharing the stories of these modern day mermaids around the world, this podcast promotes ocean literacy and empathy, while championing access, agency, and equity for women and their allies in ocean conservation, leadership, and STEM fields. 21st Century Mermaids is an official activity of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and addresses the UN’s 2019 theme for World Oceans Day (Gender and the Ocean). It is Executive Produced by Washington, Mariasole Bianco, and Dr. Erika Woolsey, three women who are scientists, ocean explorers, educators, and advocates.